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The TAC Medical Excess may apply to these services |
This policy must be read in conjunction with the Pharmacy (Chemist Medications) policy.
Policy
The TAC will fund dose administration aids (DAAs), commonly known as dosettes or webster packs, where it is determined by the Pharmacist or the treating doctor that the DAA will maximise compliance or safety of medication required to manage or treat the transport accident injuries of a TAC client.
Transport Accident Act 1986 reference: s.3 'medical service (d)' and s.60
Definition
"Dose administration aids (DAAs) are compartmentalised boxes or blister pack type devices used to aid the administration of solid or oral medications. Their use can improve patient compliance" - Pharmaceutical Society of Australia - Professional Practice Standards (Version 2) October 2002.
Guidelines
Will The TAC fund 'Dose Administration Aids' and if so, under what circumstances?
The TAC will fund dose administration aids (DAAs), commonly known as dosettes or webster packs, where it is determined by the pharmacist or the treating doctor that the DAA will maximise compliance or safety of medication, required for the management of transport accident injuries.
The TAC will only fund DAA in circumstances where the TAC has accepted liability for the medical condition and the medication to be used in the DAA.
If a client is hospitalised as an inpatient, the cost of supplying and refilling the dose administation aids will not be funded where these costs have already been incorporated as part of the inpatient bed fee.
Is there a limit in relation to the quantity of DAAs that the TAC will fund?
Yes, the TAC will only fund the cost of up to a maximum of two DAA containers plus the reasonable weekly refill cost. The TAC will review its liability for the dosette requirement from time to time.
What information does the TAC require prior to processing an account for DAAs?
The TAC will require that the pharmacist note on the invoice what medication is to be used in the dosette container.